NOAA investigates video of man kicking sea lion

Federal officials and NOAA are investigating a viral video depicting a man kicking a sea lion near La Jolla Cove in San Diego. The incident occurred Wednesday night, sparking widespread outrage among wildlife advocates and the city's mayor, who condemned the act as unacceptable animal cruelty. In response to the footage, advocates are now calling for the implementation of stronger protections for sea lions within the area to prevent similar occurrences of animal abuse.